Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in children is a significant public health concern, increasing the risk of infant mortality. Immunodeficiency caused by HIV favors the development of opportunistic infections (OIs), which are responsible for over 90% of HIV-related deaths. This study seeks to determine the primary OIs in children with HIV followed at the Hassan II Regional Hospital Center in Sous Massa, during the period from 2012 to 2023.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe initial colonization of the intestine represents one of the most profound immunological exposures faced by the newborn. During the first three years of life, the intestinal microbial composition undergoes significant changes. At birth, the digestive tract is rapidly colonized by microorganisms of maternal and environmental origins.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The concept of Near Miss, has been used in the field of obstetrics as a tool for assessing and improving the quality of care. However, there is no standardized definition or international criteria for identifying neonatal near misses. The current review aims to investigate the development of the neonatal near miss concept based on the results of studies conducted so far on neonatal near misses and their identification criteria.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The concept of near-miss neonatal (NMN) is a potentially useful approach in assessing the quality of newborn care. However, data collected on the status of NMN cases in Morocco is scarce.
Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of NMN cases among live births at the University Hospital of Rabat, Morocco.